Ens 423/449: Marine Resource Management Question Paper
Ens 423/449: Marine Resource Management
Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2011
DATE: THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2011
TIME: 11.00 A.M - .00 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other THREE.
1.
a)
Explain the following terms:
i)
Pleuston
(2 marks)
ii)
Compensation line
(2 marks)
iii)
Tsunami
(2 marks)
iv)
Bioluminescence
(2 marks)
v)
Thermocline
(2 marks)
b)
Discuss adaptations of organisms to the abyssal zone of the marine
environment.
(15 marks)
2
a)
Describe four marine ecosyastems.
(8 marks)
b)
Explain factors that cause zonation of species in the marine environment.
(7 marks)
3.
Explain habit zones of the marine environment from the surface to the bottom of the
ocean.
(15 marks)
4.
Discuss threats posed by artisinal fishing to the marine resources.
(15 marks)
5.
Discuss the role of three named organizations in the management of marine resources
(15 marks)
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